Chapter 1055
When Love Comes Late
âIf not, why werenât you at home in the middle of the night? Seems youâve been cast out!â
Having grown weary of the whispers about her and Matthew, Stella stood her ground.
âShould you fancy Matthew, pursue him.
My standing in his eyes shouldnât concern you.
But, with our marriage public, surely you grasp the basics of decorum and dignity?â
At Stellaâs words, Leslieâs expression turned stormy.
She hadnât expected Stella to remain unflustered.
Leslieâs gaze hardened, her mind unhinged by rage.
âFoolishness will be your downfall!â
Stella offered a nonchalant smile.
âNight has fallen.
How much longer will you loiter at my doorstep? Leave now, or Iâll inform the police youâre causing a disturbance.
â
She feigned reaching for her phone.
Leslie, though seething, knew better than to continue this fight at Prosper Bay.
Ruffling Matthew would only serve Stellaâs interests, not her own.
She shot Stella a final glare, then turned on her heel and departed.
Stella watched her departure, a slight crease forming on her brow.
Her gaze lingered on her phone before setting it down.
She pushed through the door into the unlit room.
Clicking on the light, her eyes caught the sight of a man sprawled on the floor.
âMatthew!â she cried out, her voice laced with panic as she rushed to his side.
Drawing closer, she noticed his pallor, the unnatural lightness of his lips.
His expression was contorted with discomfort.
She cradled his head, relieved to find his skin lacked the heat of fever.
âMatthew, can you hear me?â Stella whispered, struggling to lift him.
His frame was too much for her to manage alone, so she settled for calling his name softly and holding his hand, which felt unnervingly cool in her grasp.
Stella, feeling helpless, began to rub his hand methodically, trying to transfer her warmth to him.
âMatthew, look at me, Iâm here!â Her voice quivered with tears born of fear.
She sensed a gradual warmth returning to his hand, and with it, a measure of her own composure.
She redoubled her efforts, massaging his hands to aid his recovery.
âMmâ¦â A faint groan escaped Matthew as he fluttered open his eyes.